project : Blackmesa HL²

[piloux]

EDIT: here is the official pics presentation made by bit-tech.net with pics supplied by Piloux himself ( ) to show the advancement of the project in an easy to follow format: http://bit-tech.net/feature/44/1/

enjoy it and don't forget clicking through the whole thread to see latest updates



Hi guys, here I go again with a new project log

Long time ago I had the idea to build a Half life lan pc but never had good enough idea to start working on it... well the imminent coming out Half life ² gave me some good inspiration.

I had some parts and stuff to my disposal to start the project then lets go guys

for now , 2 things are sure :

-full time damage paintjob (to remind the Blackmesa atmosphere )
-green uv react watercooling ( to remind toxic liquid)

here is the stuff I have :


- watercooling : wb derfone, mj 1000, copper rad from nissan micra
-2 enremax 120mm
-2 enermax 80mm
-1 120 mm
-2 ccfl uv 10 cm
-1 ccfl uv 30 cm
-1 psu 250w
- actima dvd drive 10 x
- sony crx 1611 16x/10x/40x
- différents acrylic stuffs
- different aluminium stuffs

here are some pics of everything :











In this wallpaper you can have an idea how I want the case lokks like



well , after differents search I found this sort of paint to simulate the rustiness of steel



I try differents ways...

[Sparrowhawk]

Niiice. Looks like you are off to a good start.
Oh, what kind of flat panel monitor is that back there? That Aluminum looking one.

[piloux]

you can see the differents area I have paint :

- yellow : primer paint
- green the result with the oxidant paint
- red the copper
- blue copper with steel base color



you can see the grain due to the steel base paint



the copper I paint with a brush






the effect is very different according to the laps time between the 2 different paints

finally I m going to paint it with the last effect

thenn I paint the dvd drive :



steel base paint and 2 coats with the oxidant :



the same work with the frame :

[Visualaid]

the drives look schweet!

[piloux]

Originally Posted by Sparrowhawk

Niiice. Looks like you are off to a good start.
Oh, what kind of flat panel monitor is that back there? That Aluminum looking one.

thank you


this is not a flat panel monitor , it s just an acrylic side panel with a cut aluminium window I made for another case I builded

[piloux]

Originally Posted by Visualaid

the drives look schweet!

yes , the rustiness color is more yellow because of the flash but in reality it is really good rust effect

[ReFredzRate]

It's not my style, but neither is that sweet black/transparent thing you built I bet you can make it look pretty sweeeeeeet!!!

[piloux]

Originally Posted by ReFredzRate

It's not my style, but neither is that sweet black/transparent thing you built I bet you can make it look pretty sweeeeeeet!!!

I hope so

this is a really different style, but it is according with the theme

[Soulfly22583]

Wow, simply wow.

The drive looks amazing, you can be assured that ill be watching this piece.

[Shadowed_fury]

VERY NICE, good job on the drives. its gonna take a while but this is gonna look awesome, good luck!

[Zilly]

I really, really like the look!
Can't wait to see how it all turns out!

[Starbuck3733T]

Your rust effect is GREAT!

Looking forward to seeing the rest.

[TheOnlyAndromeda]

Oh wow I am religious or I would use another word

I am going to watch this.

Darn it you stole my idea.

I was just about to do the same thing

[Le Tordu]

Yeah, Piloux's back !!

Your rustiness look (-and-feel ?) is quite amazing ! Will the case be totally "yellow" as the wallpaper is or will you use other colors ? Maybe a "standard red" rustiness effect on the radioactive tubes

En tout cas, bonne chance !

[Nexxo]

I like. I like a lot! Nice to see another piece of art coming up!

PS can I have a close up of the waterblock? Doesn't look familiar, what is it?

[The_Resetter]

Oooow another project log from my m8 Piloux

The drive looks astonishing just perfect !! I love it

Cant wait to see more, but by my guesses this one is going to be as good as the previous case (if not even better )

Ow and do you mind telling me what kind of paints u use, I might consider this effect on my next project.

[piloux]

Originally Posted by Le Tordu

Yeah, Piloux's back !!

Your rustiness look (-and-feel ?) is quite amazing ! Will the case be totally "yellow" as the wallpaper is or will you use other colors ? Maybe a "standard red" rustiness effect on the radioactive tubes

En tout cas, bonne chance !

well, the case will be totally rusty but I ll make some orange UV reactive plexi pieces to give it the look

[piloux]

Originally Posted by Nexxo

I like. I like a lot! Nice to see another piece of art coming up!

PS can I have a close up of the waterblock? Doesn't look familiar, what is it?

of course here it is :



this is a Derfone's block, a french guy who sell some good stuff on the nokytech.net forum, I like his job

[piloux]

Originally Posted by Resetter

Oooow another project log from my m8 Piloux

The drive looks astonishing just perfect !! I love it

Cant wait to see more, but by my guesses this one is going to be as good as the previous case (if not even better )

Ow and do you mind telling me what kind of paints u use, I might consider this effect on my next project.

hi resetter here is the paint I use :




this is Instant Iron base coat and instant rust antquing solution, the label is "modern options" I think it is a french product

[Darv]

Wow I've always liked the idea of a rust scheme paint job but never thought it would look too good.

You've proved me wrong! Keep up the good work